High-School Calculus Resources

Textbooks

The Strang-Herman Series

  1. Calculus Volume 1, OpenStax – Free eBook & Affordable Hardcover

  2. Calculus Volume 2, OpenStax – Free eBook & Affordable Hardcover

  3. Calculus Volume 3, OpenStax – Free eBook & Affordable Hardcover

Notes:

  1. This series, written by renowned mathematicians and educators, provides a rigorous, college-level treatment of calculus, focusing on theory, proofs, and a broad range of topics. It is well-suited for students who wish to study calculus in depth, particularly those pursuing further studies in mathematics or science. The series goes beyond the scope of the AP curriculum. In contrast, standard AP Calculus textbooks are tailored specifically to the AP exam, emphasizing the topics and problem types most likely to appear on the test.

  2. The first two books are used as textbooks for the high school course Single Variable Calculus at Stanford Online High School. The third book is intended for Multivariable Calculus.